In this episode of The Love That Loves You Back, Jonathan and Valerie delve deeper into the intimate process of portraiture . In part 2 we dive deeper into Jonathan's practice as a portrait artist.

In this episode Jonathan and Valerie address the idea and history of portraiture with mild dissection of Jonathan's personal insights as a portraitist.

In this episode, we welcome Zimbabwean painter Helen Teede as she shares her approach to painting is a form of dialogue and how motherhood has shifted her approach to creativity and time.

Valerie and Jonathan welcome the pod’s very first guest, Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude one of Zimbabwe’s most dynamic painting voices. The episode journeys through Gresham’s life, inspirations and insights as an emerging painter reaching maturity.

Join hosts Valerie and Jonathan in their discussion of their shared love for Spanish painter and graphic artist - Francisco Goya!

Valerie and Jonathan explore how even the most successful people rely on mentors, coaches, and guides.

Valerie and Jonathan dive into the ever-growing trend of celebrities venturing into the world of art. From actors-turned-painters, the likes of Johnny Depp and Jim Carrey, to musicians exploring sculpture - Bob Dylan.

Join Valerie and Jonathan for their first episode of the year as they dive into the topic of nepotism in the art world. From renowned painters such as Pablo Picasso and Lucian Freud with famous familial connections, they explore how having well-known parents can shape an artist’s career!

Celebrating the end of 2024, Jonathan and Valerie reflect on the highlights of the closing year!

Jonathan and Valerie dip their toes into the AI in Art debate, thinking about technology through art history and vice versa as well as the ethics of aesthetics.